Final Score: Lakers 102 - Rockets 96
Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM ET

Lakers @ Rockets

NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Lakers
50-13 Rating 1838
Form: LLWWL
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Houston Rockets +0.4
Rockets
42-23 Rating 1683
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Lakers Rockets
All-time wins 104 60
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average points 104.4 101.0
Last meeting 105 100

Key Season Stats

Stat Lakers Rockets
Games played 63 65
Avg points scored 108.5 98.8
Avg points conceded 100.6 94.9
Win percentage 79% 65%
Away win % / Home win % 70% 82%